Obituaries
Patricia C. Bucher
Oct 15, 2026
Patricia Bucher, 77, of Gratz, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2026. Born on the 4th of July 1949 to Bryant and Hilda (Herb) Klinger in Gratz, she spent her entire life in Upper Dauphin County. She was a member of the Upper Dauphin Area Class of 1966. Her family was always her priority. She was the beloved wife of...
Wrela Elizabeth Klinger
Oct 14, 2026
Wrela Elizabeth Klinger, of Sacramento, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. She was born on November 19, 1945, a daughter of the late William Guy Klinger and Wrela Virginia (Hornberger) Klinger. A descendant of the Klinger and Hornberger families who settled in what is now Schuylkill County in the 1780s, she was a lifelong resident...
Mary Alice Champ
Oct 9, 2026
Mary Alice (Erb) Champ, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, aged 82 years, 9 months, and 22 days, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2026. She was born December 17, 1943 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to Amos Rutt Erb and Ruth Mildred (Garber) Erb.
She is survived by her husband, Stanley, and ten children: Darryl Champ of East Earl, PA; Marlin Champ and...
Janice E Neumeister
Oct 7, 2026
Janice E (Bloch) Neumeister, age 85, of Barry Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont.
She was born on Wednesday, March 19, 1941, a daughter of the late Harold E. Bloch and the late Alma A. (Koch) Bloch.
She was a seamstress prior to her retirement. Janice found great joy in gardening and caring for stray...
Dorothy Edith Blyler
Sep 30, 2026
Dorothy E (Klinger) Blyler, age 80, of Spring Glen, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at home surrounded by her loving family.She was born on December 23, 1945, in Spring Glen, a daughter of the late Herman Henry Klinger and the late Edith Hannah (Kissinger) Klinger.Dorothy was co-owner of Blyler Fruit Farm, Spring Glen. She was a member of the...
Keith Albert Strohecker
Sep 29, 2026
Keith Albert Strohecker December 29, 1955 - September 29, 2026
Keith Albert Strohecker, 70, passed away peacefully at his home on September 29, 2026. A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. Keith was a kind and gentle man with a warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was deeply loved by his family and many...
Anna F Zook
Sep 25, 2026
Anna F. Zook, age 68, of 275 Chubb Road, Elizabethville, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026 peacefully at home.She was born on Thursday, January 23, 1958, in Lebanon, a daughter of the late Jacob K Stoltzfus and the late Katie L. (Fisher) Stoltzfus.Anna was a homemaker.She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.She is survived by her husband...
Virginia Hall
Sep 24, 2026
Virginia Louise (Harding) Hall, age 81, of Valley View, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026 at St Luke's -Miners Campus.She was born on April 9, 1945, in Philadelphia, a daughter of the late Arthur Harding & Mildred (Kulp) Harding.Virginia loved reading, crossword puzzles, crocheting, assorted crafts and spending time with her family. Virginia was a member of the Valley View...
Doris Edna Smith
Sep 13, 2026
Doris Edna (Shadle) Smith, age 86, of Barry Township, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2026 at The Gardens at York Terrace, Pottsville.She was born on August 23, 1940, in Hegins Twp, a daughter of the late Raymond Shadle and the late Verdie (Lucas) Shadle, raised by Charles and Darothy Yarnell.Doris was a 1958 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. She was...
Robert John Davis Sr
Sep 8, 2026
Robert "Bob" John Davis, Sr., age 57, of Lykens Twp., passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at home.
He was born on February 1, 1969, in Pottsville, a son of the late Ann Elizabeth (Kostyal) Davis.
Bob was a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and last employed as a Truck Driver. Bob was an avid outdoors man. He loved spending time hunting with his...
James "Jim" Jay Wolfgang
Aug 31, 2026
James (Jim) Jay Wolfgang, age 75 of Klingerstown, PA passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at his residence.
He was born March 6, 1951, in Pottsville, a son of the late George Wolfgang and Corrine (Mayer) Wolfgang.
Jim was a graduate of Line Mountain High School class of 1969 and Penn State University in 1973 with a Bachelor's Degree in...
Ruby Morgan
Aug 27, 2026
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
These words echoed through Ruby Jean Long Morgan's life - spoken before dinnertime prayers and signed at the end of thoughtful notes and emails. They were more than a favorite Bible verse; they were her way of moving through the world.
Ruby Jean Long...
Forrest I. Herb
Aug 20, 2026
Forrest I Herb, age 96 of Valley View, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1930, in Hegins, a son of the late Lawrence D Herb and the late Beulah F (Osman) Herb. Forrest was a 1948 graduate of Hegins Twp High School. He played soccer, basketball, and was a first baseman on the 1948...
Anona Mae Clouser
Aug 10, 2026
Anona Mae Clouser, 92, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2026, at Providence Place in Pottsville, where she was currently a guest.
Anona was born in Weishample on May 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Irvin and Martha (Kessler) Clouser, and was a long time member of the Barry Salem United Methodist Church, Weishample, being involved in the...
Helen Schwalm
Jul 28, 2026
Helen D. Schwalm, age 93 of Sacramento, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 while a guest at the Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Helen was born in Pottsville on March 1, 1933, a daughter of the late Raymond and Gertrude (Straub) Stutzman. She was a graduate of the former Hubley Township High School.
A lifelong homemaker, Helen was also well known for...
Lenwood Hepler
Jul 27, 2026
Lenwood Hepler, age 93 of Spring Glen, Pennsylvania, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at his residence.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Service at 11 AM on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 at the Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 Main Street, Valley View, PA. A viewing will be held from 10 - 11 AM prior to the service.
Len will be...
Earl Zartman
Jul 26, 2026
Earl P. Zartman, age 87, of Millersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026 at his home.
He was born in Leck Kill on July 21, a son of Charles and Gertie (Kieffer) Zartman.
Earl worked as a truck driver at various locations, namely in the northern Pennsylvania gas well region in Potter County during the late 1980's. He returned to Millersburg...
Leslie Miller
Jul 23, 2026
Leslie A. Miller, age 71, of Berwick, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville.
Leslie was born on June 20, 1955, in Baltimore, a daughter of the Frank and Nancy (McConnville) Lynch. She was a graduate of the Catonsville High School and the Maryland General School of Nursing, where she earned her Nursing Degree.
She...
Linda Rose Mowery
Jul 19, 2026
Linda Rose (Miller) Mowery, age 76, of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on April 17, 1950, a daughter of the late Robert "Bobbie" Miller & Freida (Swartzlander) Miller.
She enjoyed taking walks, planting flowers, and spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking for her family and friends.
She is survived by her two...
Harry Michael Mausser
Jul 16, 2026
Harry Michael Mausser, age 83 of Hegins, Pennsylvania, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at his residence.He was born on November 07, 1942, in Hegins, PA; a son of the late Harry Mausser and Gladys (Wenrich) Mausser.He was a member of Zion "Klinger's" Lutheran Church. Harry was a 1960 graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Harry served in the Airforce.He was...
